After signing a new deal to remain at Red Bull until the end of 2030, Max Verstappen has said he never felt the desire to switch teams and revealed he was closer to leaving the sport entirely than signing for a rival.
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Verstappen: 'Closer to retiring' than joining a rival
After signing a new deal to remain at Red Bull until the end of 2030, Max Verstappen has said he never felt the desire to switch teams and revealed he was closer to leaving the sport entirely than signing for a rival.
Published August 20, 2026, 4:12 PM
Updated August 20, 2026, 4:57 PM1.2K
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